Google officially integrates hotel booking into AI Mode
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Google announces the end of its pilot program and officially makes it possible to book and pay…
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Atlas equips AI agents with an open-source skill to make flight reservations
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Atlas publishes as open source a Skill allowing AI agents to conduct an end-to-end flight booking, from…
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Uber opens lounge at Dubai airport
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Dubai Airport wants to enhance the fluidity and comfort of connections between air and ground transport by…
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Global e·dentity Inc now monitors your heart rate at the airport
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article The American company, Global e·dentity Inc, has announced a new version of its identification device for airports. …
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eviivo to offer APAC distribution to independent hoteliers via Dida
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article eviivo, the property management and booking platform, has announced an integration with Dida, a B2B travel distributor…
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Hotels.com extends global partnership with Arsenal FC
This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Hotels.com knows where to find fans ready to travel across Europe all year round. Hotels.com and Arsenal…
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Delta Air Lines Expands AI-Powered Concierge Service to All SkyMiles Members for Enhanced Travel Assistance
🚀 Delta Air Lines has expanded its AI-powered assistant, Delta Concierge, to all SkyMiles Members as of August 2026. Initially launched in October 2025, it integrates into the Fly Delta app, helping with reservations, flight status, rebookings, cancellations, and bag tracking using natural language. Cancellations currently apply to full itineraries only, with instant refund or eCredit. This rollout is part of Delta's digital enhancement strategy, as confirmed by Chief Digital Officer Eric Phillips.
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Navan Enhances Singapore Airlines Access with Direct NDC Connection, Covering Over 70% of Bookings
✈ Navan has enhanced its connection to Singapore Airlines via a direct NDC link using Amadeus Altéa NDC 21.3 API. Over 70% of bookings now use this NDC channel. The integration allows exclusive fare access, avoids EDIFACT surcharge fees, and improves booking and after-sales services. Navan adds this to its other NDC connections, including SAS, Qantas, ITA Airways, and Emirates, aiming to enhance the user experience for corporate clients and streamline financial processes.
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OutRival Appoints Jeff Herzfeld to Lead New Travel Vertical with AI-Powered Digital Workers for Industry Expansion
🌍 OutRival, based in Miami, launches a Travel vertical appointing Jeff Herzfeld, who has 20+ years of industry experience, as Head of Travel. The company, known for its Digital Workers, aims to handle millions of leads for cruise lines, hotels, and travel agencies. Since early April, it expanded into insurance and plans to scale customer interactions using AI. Its platform has managed over 11 million conversations and 36 million data-entry tasks, promising deployment in two weeks.
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Expedia Group Acquires AI-Powered Travel Planning Platform Layla to Enhance Personalized Trip Itineraries for Users
🌍 Layla, founded in 2023 in Berlin by Saad Saeed and Sardar Bali, is an AI-driven travel planning platform now acquired by Expedia Group. The company initially raised £3 million, followed by an additional two, to enhance its personalized itinerary service. This acquisition aims to integrate Layla's AI capabilities with Expedia's global supply and booking tech. Chief Product Officer Shilpa Ranganathan emphasized AI's role in delivering tailored travel experiences, marking a step towards seamless travel planning.
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